Rongai Route

6 Days Rongai Route + 2 Nights in Hotel

Rongai Route
  • Trek Length : 6 days

  • Day 1: Rongai Gate (1950m) – 1st Caves Camp (2600m)

  • Day 2: 1st Caves Camp (2600m) – Kikelewa Cave (3600m)

  • Day 3: Kikelewa Cave (3600) – Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m)

  • Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m) – Kibo Hut (4700m)

  • Day 5: (Summit Attempt) Kibo Hut (4700m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo Hut (3720m)

  • Day 6: Horombo Hut (3720m) – Marangu Gate (1980m)

Route Description

The Rongai Route is the only trail that starts from the Northern, or Kenyan side of Mt. Kilimanjaro

Because of its remote location the route offers trekkers a relatively unspoilt wilderness experience where it is possible to see large wildlife like antelope, elephant and buffalo.

The North-East side of the mountain gets significantly less moisture than the southern slopes which means that trekkers are less likely to encounter rain. Trekkers are also more likely to get clear, unclouded views of the mountain.

The Rongai Route is flatter than the other Mt. Kilimanjaro routes

Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and follows the same path taken by Marangu trekkers which passes Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak.

Due to its remote setting the Rongai Route receives the least traffic of all the routes on Kilimanjaro.

The Rongai Route descends via the Marangu trail.

Highlights

  • Approaches from the northeastern part of the mountain
  • Descends via Marangu route
  • Offers true wilderness experience during the first days of the climb as spotting large wildlife like antelopes and elephants is highly possiblee
  • Trek starts on a flatter surface during the first few days

Standard Package Price For 6 Days Rongai Route + 2 Nights in Hotel

People in Group 1-2 3-5 6-8 9+
Standard Package $1,850 $1,800 $1,780 $1,700

Rongai Route Itinerary

Include

  • 6 Days 5 Nights Rongai Route
  • Private transport from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.
  • Private transport to Kilimanjaro International Airport after trek to catch your flight back home
  • Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
  • National Park entry fees, camping fees, rescue fees
  • 18% VAT on tour fees & services
  • 4 Season Mountain tents with comfortable Sleeping Mattress
  • 2 nights of your hotel stay before and after trek in Moshi.
  • Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters [average ratio of support staff to climber is 4:1 in a group]
  • 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
  • Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
  • Hot water for washing
  • Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
  • Government taxes
  • Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
  • Emergency first-aid kit

Exclude

  • Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after climb.
  • Travel insurance
  • Flights
  • Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent are available for rent $100 for the entire trip to be shared in a group.
  • Laundry (Available at hotel)
  • Personal items and toiletries
  • Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain Kilimanjaro
  • Guides: $20/day/guide
  • Cook: $15/day
  • Porter: $10/day/porter

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